Ruth Gallagher - MASC
My periodic element is .... Magnesium.

Magnesium is element number 12.
It's symbol is Mg
Atomic weight: 24.305
  • Magnesium is the fourth most common element found in the human body and is crutial for a healthy diet.
  • Half of the magnesium found in the body is found in bone.
  • Although to a lot of students disapointment a great source of magnesium is green vegetables like the all time favorite spinach.
  • As well as nuts being a good way to receive your daily magnesium needs.
    1. ^ http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium/
      • Made by USA government
    2. ^ http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=75
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  • To get extra magnesium in your diet you need to just eat a variety of fruit and vegetables, nuts and wholegrains
  • What does magnesium prevent
  • magnesium relaxes your musceles and nerves[2]